Title: Application of mobile-technology for disease and treatment monitoring of malaria in the \"Better border healthcare programme\"

Authors: Meankaew, Pongthep

Place: [London]

Publisher: BioMed central

Year: 2010

Journal: Malaria journal

Volume: Vol. 9, No. 237

PAGE: --

Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: disease prevention, malaria, mobile telecommunication services, disease control, thailand

Abstract: A study to assess the effectiveness of using mobile phones in a routine malaria prevention and control programme for an under-served population. The mobile module is meant to replace manual, paper-based activities used for follow-up on treatment compliance and patients' symptoms.

URL: http://www.malariajournal.com/content/pdf/1475-2875-9-237.pdf

Document type: E-article